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politics
Donald Trump’s Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin yielded no ceasefire or concrete agreements on Ukraine, leaving Trump with a symbolic photo-op while Putin emerged as the clear winner in the optics and information battle.
general
Georges-Louis Bouchez dominates Belgian politics and the MR party with relentless visibility, but his omnipresence risks overexposure, controversies, and a succession crisis—highlighting the delicate balance between influence and burnout.
general
Belgium’s Constitutional Court tightens rules on foreign bank account audits, limiting retroactive investigations and strengthening taxpayer protections, while highlighting the need for harmonized penalties across regions.
defense
Türkiye unveils Gazap, a 900-kg thermobaric bomb hailed as the world’s most powerful non-nuclear weapon, showcased at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul.
general
Loss of nationality, silence over accused officials, exclusion of the most vulnerable — Belgium’s punitive liberalism is reaching a dangerous new threshold.
general
Brussels remains without a government this summer—costing taxpayers over €20 million in salaries and expenses for an executive that doesn’t yet exist.
defense
Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken’s Turkey visit and homage to Atatürk spark debate amid soaring defense budgets and shifting political ambitions.
general
Despite Belgium’s July 21 celebrations, Brussels remains without a government as coalition talks stall and new players like Team Fouad Ahidar emerge.
general
A tragic death at Brussels’ Anneessens metro exposes the harsh reality of homelessness and the rising social crisis in the Belgian capital.